Where to see us in 2026
Want to know what we're up to? Here's what's coming up in 2026
Saturday 15th August: Ashburton Park Summer Fair
Family dance workshop in the Park 12.30pm-1pm
Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 6RX
Thursday 20th August: The Wheatsheaf, 34 Kingston Road, Ewell, Epsom KT17 2AA (near Ewell East Station)
Evening dance out with Ewell St Mary Morris 7pm-9pm
Tuesday 8th September: Croydon Night of Dance
Another regular event on the OPC calendar.
From 8pm
The Oval Tavern, Croydon CR0 6PG
The Builders Arms, Croydon CR0 6TP
11th-13th September: Swanage Folk Festival - Dorset
A trip to the seaside for the weekend - we're looking forward to fish and chips, tequilla, curry and a dip in the sea (as well as a bit of dancing).
19th September: Dartford Day of Dance with Motley Morris - 11am-3pm
Various spots along Dartford High Street and the Growler Tap
Friday 30th October: Wild Hunt 35th Anniversary Party (closed event - this one's invites only)
date TBC: FREE taster workshop at The Victory Club, South Norwood
227 Selhurst Road SE25 6XY
7th November: Marlins Morris 25th Anniversary Ale (closed event)
Friday 20th November: Addiscombe Christmas Lights Switch On
Lower Addiscombe Road CR0 6RF 6pm-7pm
Event organised by the Addiscombe Residents' Association (ASPRA)
Saturday 12th December: Northwood Morris Men Christmas Tour
Various dance spots along the South Bank
26th December: Boxing Day at the Harrow with Northwood Morris Men
Wrap up warm and enjoy a mulled wine or two at the Harrow (Warlingham) whilst watching the dancing
Did you see us out in 2026? Past events:
22nd February: Greenwich Winter Tour.
Guests of Greenwich Morris Men - various locations around Greenwich, from 12.30pm
1st March: South Norwood Lakes - our very own Wassail!
Come and wake the trees from their winter sleep, supported by the Friends of South Norwood Lakes.
Tempting apple goodies to eat and mulled cider. Yum yum.
Woodvale Avenue SE25 4AN
26th April: London Marathon
Cheering on the runners whilst dancing for 5 hours non-stop in clogs (we deserve a medal too!)
2nd May: Rochester Sweeps Festival, Kent.
One of our favourites. Many Morris sides dancing along the historic Rochester High Street.
4th May: May Day at South Norwood Lakes Cafe - from 11am
Family fun at the Cafe with OPC and a Maypole
Woodvale Avenue SE25 4AN
10th May: The Sylvan Post Beer Festival 2pm-4pm (approx)
Beer and dancing with our Morris Friends Quaggy Morris
The Sylvan Post: 24-28 Dartmouth Road, FOREST HILL, SE23 3XU
16th May: Winchester MayFest from 11am (approx)
Day of dance in Winchester City Centre - great locations including Winchester Great Hall and Winchester Cathedral.
Always a fun and wonderful day!
23rd-25th May: Chippenham Folk Festival
26th May: The Jolly Woodman - 9 Chancery Lane, BECKENHAM, BR3 6NR
Evening dance out with our friends Ravensbourne Morris Men
From 8.30pm until it gets too dark - then into the pub for a singalong!
30th May: Northwood Morris Men Day of Dance
Tour of various hostelries and a brewery with Northwood Morris Men. Beer and clog dancing, what could possibly go wrong?
6th June: Chichester Day of Dance - from 10am
High Street / North Street, Chichester
13th June: Old Palace in the Park 11am - 3pm
Crystal Palace Park, Upper Norwood - various locations
See us and our morris friends for our second "Old Palace in the Park" day of dance.
Starting at Green & Blacks Cafe by the lake. Why not come and say hello, and then visit the newly restored famous dinosaurs?
27th June: Greenwich Day of Dance from 12pm
Guests of Greenwich Morris Men - dancing in Greenwich Park and by the Cutty Sark. And maybe a pub or two
15th July: The Lakeside Centre at South Norwood Lakes at 5pm
Woodvale Avenue, South Norwood SE25 4AN
Come and talk to us and find out everything you ever wanted to know about Clog Dancing
18th July: Deadhorse Morris 40th Anniversary Ale from 11am-4pm
Lots of dancing around the beautiful town of Whitstable (Kent)